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Join us in the woodshop for this 5-hour brush making workshop! We will cover shop safety and how to use various machines such as the bandsaw, spindle sander, edge sander, and drill press. You will hone your carving skills by adding curves and texture to your piece. We will build upon machine knowledge and cover wood shaping using various hand tools such as rasps, files, spoke shaves, hand planes, chisels, and gouges. We will also discuss design principles, functional applications, the properties of wood, and brush materials such as Tampico fibers. At the end of the workshop, each student will leave with a unique brush to be used in the home, the shop, or as a beautiful sculpture or gift. Materials are provided. We recommend students bring their own eye protection, ear protection & apron. Aprons for sale here. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome. Students are welcome to bring a lunch or snack for a break mid-class. • Military discounts. • Scholarships available. • If this class is full, join our Interest List. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: the show Bel-Air, the video game Thank Goodness You’re Here, and a podcast episode about sweat.

Saturday, January 27 — 10 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Join us in learning about the basic tools and techniques needed to create your own hand-lettered chalkboard. We will explore various lettering types (including modern calligraphy style), how to design a layout, tips for keeping your lettering straight and aligned, and even how to add decorative elements to your design. Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages Space is limited, so be sure to register early Instructor: Alex Hirsch of Signs of Our Lives Class Size: 8 students Who should attend? - This class is encouraged for students of all levels; including someone who has never taken a lettering or calligraphy class before, or someone who wants to level up their basic knowledge and skills. In this 2.5 hour session, we will cover: - The basics of hand lettering - How to design and letter on your own chalkboard Materials included: - 8”x10” chalkboard - Chalk lettering supplies Cancellation Policy: All workshops are non-refundable. However, tickets can be easily transferred to another person by emailing us the name and email address of the new participant. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

It’s our 10th Anniversary! Join the California Native Plant Society, San Diego chapter in celebrating the beauty and diversity of San Diego’s native gardens. Explore a vibrant palette of 33 different landscape designs in the Poway area and Coastal San Diego - each garden teeming with native plants and the wildlife they attract. Our 2024 theme is 'Planting Animals’, highlighting the ties between native plants and the animals that rely on them. Planting California natives is the starting point for the web of life connected to our gardens. This includes us too! We are also featuring the gardens of three visionaries: Dennis & Pamela Mudd and Jim Smith. Together they created Calscape, a must-have online tool for the home gardener. Native plant sales, garden artists and the CNPS Bookstore will also be at select gardens. ADMISSION: Special student and group prices available on the website For those still in need of tickets on Sunday, April 7, you may buy your tickets at that day's starting point which is 4234 Tacoma St, 92117. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

Edward L. Quinn, an ANS member since 1984 with a focus on aerospace, human factors, and power divisions, leads Technology Resources. With 35+ years in utility management and extensive experience in licensing, design, and operation, he's also contributed over 50 papers on nuclear controls. Quinn's involvement extends to education and international projects, notably in China, and has been recognized with prestigious awards from the IEC and ANS. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a Masters in Management, and is a Naval Nuclear Qualified Engineer. Schedule | 5:30-6:30 p.m. set up and social 6:00 p.m. Order dinner 7:00 p.m. Presentation 8:00 p.m. Q&A Please RSVP to Ron Petzoldt: https://www.ans.org/contact/form/?r=sandiego

A new review and testimony from investigators with the U.S. Government Accountability Office offer the clearest picture yet of the aid form's troubled rollout.

Indigenous leaders across the Pacific have signed a treaty granting whales legal personhood. What protections will the designation offer the large mammals?

Peter Marshall, the actor and singer turned game show host who played straight man to the stars for 16 years on “The Hollywood Squares,” has died. He was 98.

The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter returned to Nashville to find a community of women determined to resurrect her career.

Hamas' elaborate tunnels in Gaza have brought attention to underground warfare, but it's a tactic used by many other potential U.S. adversaries.